Trump turns his attention to Ukraine ahead of Iran deal: 'I’m going to do whatever I can'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "Russia should make a deal" to end its four-year war in Ukraine.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump is urging Russia to make a deal to end the Ukraine war and pledging further support to Kyiv.
- Trump's focus is shifting to Europe and the Ukraine war, with hopes of concluding a peace deal with Iran soon.
- He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other G7 leaders in Evian, France.
- European allies are pushing for a renewed American commitment to supporting Ukraine's war effort.
- France highlighted that Europeans are providing almost all of the aid to Ukraine and urged U.S. partnership.
- The EU has provided a significant loan package to Ukraine and is seeking additional support from partners.
- Tensions have previously existed between Trump and some European leaders over geopolitical issues.
- Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba suggested breakthroughs depend on Trump's personal decisions.